Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2-Mile Health Walk

41st Annual Gary Tillman Clocktower 5K & 2-Mile Health Walk

Saturday, August 15th

8:00am

Event Description

This year we celebrate the 41st Running of Rome's oldest race! What began as a fundraiser by the Rome Jaycees to repair Rome's iconic City Clock has grown into one of Georgia's premier running events. This year will mark the 21st year that funds raised from this fun and challenging race will benefit the effort of the Exchange Club Family Resource Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. One of the oldest races in Georgia history, the race course winds through historic downtown Rome and climbs historic Clocktower Hill in the second mile before finishing with a view of the Coosa River in Heritage Park. Both the 5K and the 2-mile Health Walk courses are quite scenic, as they take in much of the "Between the Rivers" district of beautiful downtown Rome. Short sleeve tee-shirts are guaranteed to runners and walkers registered by midnight, August 5th.

We are pleased to be part of the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifier Program! Your race time this year can be used as a qualifying time for the 2027 Peachtree Road Race.

Amenities

• Massage: Pre-Race and Post-race massages and stretching
• Refreshments: Post Race refreshments
• Packets: Great Participants' packets!
• Entertainment: Music and FUN... all make this a race not to be missed!!

5K and 2-Mile Courses

Race headquarters is in Heritage Park. Race starts on West 3rd Street, runs through Historic Downtown Rome ascending the iconic Clocktower Hill, circles Myrtle Hill, and finishes on the Levee of Heritage Park. The 2-Mile Health Walk starts on 2nd Avenue at the exit drive of Heritage Park, follows a gentler ascent to Clocktower Hill, continues through the Town Green and crosses the historic John Ross Footbridge, follows the path along the Oostanaula River and finishes inside Heritage Park.
The 5K course is certified by USATF, course number: GA24030WC
The 5K will be chip-timed by Wire2Wire Running: the 2-mile Health Walk will be non-competitive and will not be timed.

Event Schedule

• 6:30am: Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up Opens
• 7:30am: Race Day Registration Closes
• 7:45am: Race Day Packet Pick-up Closes
• 8:00am: 5K Start
• 8:05am: 2 Mile Health Walk Start
• 9:20am: Awards Ceremony

Registration Details

Pre-registration is offered through August 5, 2026.
Register by July 17th for the lowest prices!

• Online: www.runsignup.com
• By mail: must be postmarked by July 17, 2026*
• 5K: $30
• 2 Mi: $25
• NOTE: the PRICE INCREASES AFTER JULY 17th....
• July 18th through August 5th: 5K is $35: 2 Mile is $30. By mail must be postmarked by August 5th.

Late Registration

• August 6th through August 11th: 5K & 2 Mile are $40. Tee-shirts are not guaranteed.
• Registration will close at 11:59PM on August 11th and will not reopen until Race Day.
• Race Day registration: $40 for both 5K & 2 Mile. Tee-shirts are not guaranteed.

Group Discount

Teams of 10 or more (any combination of run & walk) receive a discount of $3 per person. Registrations for each team must all be submitted together no later than August 5, 2026.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Participants may pick up race packets and bibs on Friday, August 14th, from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm at First United Methodist Church of Rome Wilder Center, 202 East 3rd Ave, Rome, GA 30161.

5K Awards

We've got some really cool awards planned!

• 1st Place Overall: Male and Female
• 1st Place Masters: Male & Female
• 1st Place Grandmasters: Male & Female
• Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in various age groups

Also, a special award will be given to the Youngest Finisher and the Oldest Finisher of the 5K.

NOTE: The 2-Mile Health Walk will be for health and fun: no awards will be given for the 2-Mile Health Walk.

Parking

Plenty of parking is available at Heritage Park and the adjoining Riverview Park near the ballfields.

For More Information

Call (404) 723-7732 or Email tillmanclocktowerrace@yahoo.com or Visit us on the Web at www.tillmanclocktowerrace.org or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Clocktower5K.